Shannon Kimball
@skimball.bsky.social
Public School Proud. Mom and school board member. Government relations specialist, Kansas Association of School Boards.
Henry noted in his remarks that private school vouchers will force consolidation. Schulte from NE reiterates that private schools may give a SPED student a voucher but the services are provided by the public schools.
June 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Henry noted in his remarks that private school vouchers will force consolidation. Schulte from NE reiterates that private schools may give a SPED student a voucher but the services are provided by the public schools.
Researcher from Brookings Inst tells Senate that the vouchers in the bill don't pay the full cost of private school tuition. Rather, wealthy families benefit from subsidized tuition.
June 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Researcher from Brookings Inst tells Senate that the vouchers in the bill don't pay the full cost of private school tuition. Rather, wealthy families benefit from subsidized tuition.
Henry: in KS we constantly have the discussion that SPED funding helps all kids because every kid pays the price when SPED is underfunded. You have to take from the general fund. "I know the KS Senators are hearing from state lawmakers that Congress needs to do its part."
June 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Henry: in KS we constantly have the discussion that SPED funding helps all kids because every kid pays the price when SPED is underfunded. You have to take from the general fund. "I know the KS Senators are hearing from state lawmakers that Congress needs to do its part."
Sen Van Hollen/MD notes full funding of IDEA would have helped KS kids w/millions of $ in additional funding. Van Hollen has co sponsored a bill to phase in full IDEA $ from Congress. KASB visits Hill annually to advocate for full SPED funding.
June 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Sen Van Hollen/MD notes full funding of IDEA would have helped KS kids w/millions of $ in additional funding. Van Hollen has co sponsored a bill to phase in full IDEA $ from Congress. KASB visits Hill annually to advocate for full SPED funding.
Add’l Note: the $20 billion in vouchers in the Senate bill hurt these Kansas kids whose pub schools are preparing them for success in college, careers, and the military.
June 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Add’l Note: the $20 billion in vouchers in the Senate bill hurt these Kansas kids whose pub schools are preparing them for success in college, careers, and the military.
Henry: this is the 50th anniv of IDEA, which guarantees every student the high quality ed they deserve. Yet the Senate provides $4b/yr to private schools able to reject or discriminate against kids. We cannot afford to fund two school systems.
June 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Henry: this is the 50th anniv of IDEA, which guarantees every student the high quality ed they deserve. Yet the Senate provides $4b/yr to private schools able to reject or discriminate against kids. We cannot afford to fund two school systems.
🚨 voucher schools aren't req to accept special ed students or other kids who might be harder/more expensive to educate. Ahem.
June 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🚨 voucher schools aren't req to accept special ed students or other kids who might be harder/more expensive to educate. Ahem.
Good morning #ksed—back for day 2 of the June education task force meeting. Focusing this morning on the bilingual weighting in the KS public school finance formula. Here’s what else is on tap for today:
June 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Good morning #ksed—back for day 2 of the June education task force meeting. Focusing this morning on the bilingual weighting in the KS public school finance formula. Here’s what else is on tap for today:
KS Gov. Laura Kelly held a ceremonial signing for HB 2069, which included an interstate licensing compact for school psychologists. KASB was proud to work w/the Kansas Chamber, bipartisan #ksleg, the military, & school psychologists to support military spouses & our #ksed schools🏫🇺🇸
May 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🚨#ksed ALERT: BUDGET COMMITTEE CUTTING GANNON INCREASE. “House Package A” proposal on SB 125 (K12 & state budget bill) takes $5 million in FY 26 & 27 from Gannon inflation ↗️ & gives to AG for gun detection software. Contact these #ksleg ASAP, ask reject those items.
March 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🚨#ksed ALERT: BUDGET COMMITTEE CUTTING GANNON INCREASE. “House Package A” proposal on SB 125 (K12 & state budget bill) takes $5 million in FY 26 & 27 from Gannon inflation ↗️ & gives to AG for gun detection software. Contact these #ksleg ASAP, ask reject those items.
Why does #ksleg need to #fullyfundSPED? This is why. Failing to do so is failing all Kansas kids. #ksed
March 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Why does #ksleg need to #fullyfundSPED? This is why. Failing to do so is failing all Kansas kids. #ksed
